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State and federal forces arrested three hitmen—one woman and two men—at a hostel in Concordia, Sinaloa. State and federal forces arrested three hitmen—one woman and two men—at a hostel in Concordia, Sinaloa.
Cartels September 4, 2026

State and federal forces arrested three hitmen—one woman and two men—at a hostel in Concordia, Sinaloa.

A joint operation carried out by the State Preventive Police's Special Operations ... more

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SSC captures two relatives of ‘El Irving,’ an extortion ringleader for ‘La Unión Tepito’ SSC captures two relatives of ‘El Irving,’ an extortion ringleader for ‘La Unión Tepito’
Cartels September 6, 2026

SSC captures two relatives of ‘El Irving,’ an extortion ringleader for ‘La Unión Tepito’

The Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) arrested Karla Guadalupe Hernández and Harumi ... more

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“SS,” Alleged Leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, and His Head of Security Arrested in Tijuana “SS,” Alleged Leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, and His Head of Security Arrested in Tijuana
Cartels November 1, 2025

“SS,” Alleged Leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel, and His Head of Security Arrested in Tijuana

Federal authorities arrested Saúl “N,” alias “SS,” the head of a criminal ... more

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Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists
Cartels March 3, 2026

Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists

The US Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert for the thousands ... more

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Spotify Denies Statement About Removing Corridos from Its Catalog in Mexico Spotify Denies Statement About Removing Corridos from Its Catalog in Mexico
Cartels March 1, 2026

Spotify Denies Statement About Removing Corridos from Its Catalog in Mexico

Following the controversy sparked by an alleged statement from Spotify Mexico claiming ... more

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Sons of “El Chapo” and “El Mayo” Under Harfuch’s Scrutiny Sons of “El Chapo” and “El Mayo” Under Harfuch’s Scrutiny
Cartels July 22, 2025

Sons of “El Chapo” and “El Mayo” Under Harfuch’s Scrutiny

On the afternoon of Sunday, July 20, Mexican authorities presented a list ... more

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Son of ‘El Chapo’ to Pay $80 Million as Part of Plea Agreement with the US Son of ‘El Chapo’ to Pay $80 Million as Part of Plea Agreement with the US
Cartels December 2, 2025

Son of ‘El Chapo’ to Pay $80 Million as Part of Plea Agreement with the US

Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, agreed to pay ... more

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Son of Birriería Guadalajara Owner Executed in Ensenada Son of Birriería Guadalajara Owner Executed in Ensenada
Cartels October 26, 2025

Son of Birriería Guadalajara Owner Executed in Ensenada

A man identified as Omar Cisneros Salcedo, son of businessman Manuel Cisneros, ... more

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SkyFend Hunter, the device that La Mayiza uses to detect and disable drones in the air SkyFend Hunter, the device that La Mayiza uses to detect and disable drones in the air
Cartels August 5, 2025

SkyFend Hunter, the device that La Mayiza uses to detect and disable drones in the air

A couple of months ago, discovered, through a video shared on social ... more

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Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada
Cartels June 29, 2026

Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada

Members of the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) missing persons search unit ... more

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Six members of the Tren de Aragua gang arrested in Mexico City Six members of the Tren de Aragua gang arrested in Mexico City
Cartels January 13, 2026

Six members of the Tren de Aragua gang arrested in Mexico City

Federal authorities arrested six members of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization ... more

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Six “Bola Costera” influencers missing in Sinaloa found alive Six “Bola Costera” influencers missing in Sinaloa found alive
Cartels June 11, 2026

Six “Bola Costera” influencers missing in Sinaloa found alive

The six content creators reported missing while traveling through the El Tablón ... more

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